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The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology opened in 1890 and is located on Kildare Street. It houses displays on prehistoric Ireland, including early work in gold, church treasures and the Viking and medieval periods. Most notable are the early medieval Celtic metalwork examples such as the Ardagh Chalice, Tara Brooch, and the Derrynaflan Hoard.
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The National Gallery of Ireland first opened its doors to the public in January 1864. Its collection boasts 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works in different media including watercolors, drawings, prints and sculpture. The Gallery also houses the Yeats Museum with works by Jack B Yeats, his father John Butler, and other members of this artistic family.
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The Phoenix Park is one of the largest walled city parks in Europe and is home to the magnificent residences of the Irish President and the Ambassador of the United States. Its 11 kilometre perimeter wall encloses 1,750 acres and includes the Garda Headquarters, Ashtown Castle, Dublin Zoo and the Papal Cross which was erected for the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1979.
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Built between 1220 and 1260 in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, St Patrick’s Cathedral is the national Cathedral for the Church of Ireland and is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can learn about the building’s fascinating history including its most famous Dean, Jonathan Swift, who is one of around 700 burials on site.
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Founded in 1030, Christchurch Cathedral is one of Dublin’s oldest and most recognised landmarks. The Cathedral displays a unique range of manuscripts, historic artefacts and spectacular examples of gold and silverware and also holds a series of concerts and recitals every year.
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Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin which has preserved its medieval street pattern. It is Dublin’s cultural quarter and its narrow cobbled streets are lined with quaint shops, busy restaurants and lively pubs.
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Located on the original site of John Jameson’s distillery on Bow Street, The Old Jameson Distillery was founded in 1780 and was Ireland’s most famous distillery for nearly 200 years until its closure in 1971 when distilling was transferred to Co Cork. The distillery is now an award winning visitor centre with tours recreating the distilling process.
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Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university and its stunning library is home to the Book of Kells which was written around the year 800 AD. It is one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world and contains a richly decorated copy of the four gospels in latin text.
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